Ruth Angus

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Ruth Angus studied Physics and Astronomy at Southampton University and completed her Masters at the Harvard-Smithsonian Centre for Astrophysics in Boston, specializing in exoplanet research. Ruth is now a PhD student researching exoplanets at Oxford University's Physics department.

Ever wondered if another planet like our own exists in the vast expanse of space around us? Ruth Angus explains her exciting research into Extra Solar Planets (Exo-Planets) and why research in this area is important.

Since the discovery of the first extra-solar planet in the '90s, our perspective of the Universe has changed. Over the last two decades a whole host of exotic planet systems have been found, including analogues of famous science-fiction-worlds.

Since the discovery of the first extra-solar planet in the '90s, our perspective of the Universe has changed. Over the last two decades a whole host of exotic planet systems have been found, including analogues of famous science-fiction-worlds.